XYLITOL

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Definition
Xylitol is one five carbon sugar alcohol, white crystal granule or powder, sweet, similar sweetness with cane sugar, easily dissolve into water(around **0g/**0ml), slightly dissolve into ethanol and methanol, melting point of *1℃**6℃，boiling point of **6℃. 
Physiological & Chemical Characters
From structure therere no aldo and keto, so no Millard reaction after heating, and can be used to make bakery with different flavors.
   Can proliferate bifidobacteria and improve the health of stomach and intestine.
   Cant be fermented by yeast, so can be as bad culture medium to microorganism.
   Can give cool feeling in the mouth;
   Hygroscopic, can be used to make some soft snack, cake etc. 
Functions
   Good for the tooth
   Recommend for diabetics
   Same sweetness as cane sugar
   Lower calories than cane sugar
   Natural instead of artificial sweetener
   Good ability to keep the moisture 
Applications
   Chewing gum & tablet
   Confectionary
   Table Sugar
   Beverage
   Oral hygiene products
   Daily Care
   Pharmaceutical